In a solemn yet spirited gathering at his official residence, “Sant Kabir Kutir,” Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini recently honoured 64 young achievers from the state who successfully cleared India’s most competitive and prestigious examination — the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024. These newly selected civil servants, hailing from diverse corners of Haryana, were not only celebrated for their academic grit but also entrusted with the larger moral and constitutional responsibility of shaping India’s future.
Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Chief Minister Saini spoke not only as a political leader but as a mentor. He reminded the audience that these individuals represent the hopes of a new India, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming the country into a developed nation by the year 2047 — marking 100 years of independence.
“Each one of you is a pillar of our nation’s future,” Saini said. “Wherever your postings may take you, remember to carry the soul of Haryana with you — its resilience, its honesty, and its sense of unity in diversity.”
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam, conducted annually, is India’s most formidable gateway to public administration, diplomacy, and policy enforcement. Often drawing comparisons with the most rigorous selection systems globally, the UPSC filters less than 1,000 candidates from over a million applicants each year. These successful candidates now step into roles ranging from Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) to Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and other elite services. The selection, therefore, is not just a personal achievement but a national investment.
Against this backdrop, Saini’s message was both congratulatory and cautionary. He urged the candidates never to forget their roots and values — a theme that echoed through the speeches of other dignitaries present at the ceremony. The Chief Minister emphasized that the moral compass of an officer is as important as their technical acumen. He also underscored that their future actions, no matter how bureaucratic in nature, must be infused with human purpose and national service.
The celebratory occasion also doubled as a reflection on governance reforms in Haryana. Saini took a pointed dig at the state’s pre-2014 job culture, where political interference and informal networks often dictated government recruitment. “Before 2014, our youth had to knock on the doors of MLAs and ministers to get jobs,” he said. “Today, due to our merit-based recruitment systems, thousands have secured employment purely on the basis of their ability — without bribes or recommendations.” According to the Chief Minister, over 175,000 youths have secured government jobs transparently in the past decade, transforming not just individual lives but entire communities.
Among the key takeaways from the evening was the Chief Minister’s emphasis on continuity of reform and ethical governance. He reiterated that Haryana, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, would continue to follow through on its promises. In an electoral landscape often riddled with rhetoric, Saini presented his government’s delivery of 26,000 job appointment letters before taking his oath as a testament to that commitment.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also addressed the gathering, provided a philosophical dimension to the evening. Urging candidates to draw lessons from India’s ancient epic, the Mahabharata, he emphasized the importance of duty over reward, quoting the Bhagavad Gita’s cardinal message of selfless action. “Let your service be your worship,” he said.
Director General of Information, Public Relations & Languages Department, K.M. Pandurang, added a practical layer to the event’s message. “You’ve conquered one of the toughest exams in the country. Now, your real challenge begins — to serve people selflessly across different roles and geographies,” he said, calling attention to the moral evolution that must parallel professional growth.
The success stories honored that day may have had their beginnings in small towns and rural outposts, but their future postings will take them across the diverse and vast geography of India — from tribal regions to metropolitan bureaucracies, from border security zones to international embassies. In them, Haryana — often stereotyped for its rough exterior and masculine identity — is showcasing a more nuanced narrative of talent, discipline, and national integration.
In a world where governance models are under scrutiny and democratic systems face increasing pressure, these young officers will soon become the faces of policy at the ground level. And as India aspires to become a global economic and strategic powerhouse, the role of its civil servants is not merely administrative — it is foundational.
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